Function of the Palmar Foot

Several lameness problems can exist in the rear (palmar) half of a horse's foot; most bear the very general title of "heel pain." The real problem is that without very careful diagnosis, lameness in this general area might be attributed to the wrong structures within the foot, and treating the wrong structure is ineffective at best. Additionally, understanding what structures are damaged is

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